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F926 KMJ

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

208,999 mi
Last recorded208,999 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF926 KMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 208,999 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 207,468 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 206,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 205,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 204,110 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 203,268 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 201,640 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 200,431 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 198,626 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 196,363 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 193,904 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 190,705 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 188,882 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 186,311 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 183,507 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 180,197 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 180,197 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 175,833 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 175,833 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 171,076 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 171,072 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 168,501 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 168,501 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Apr 2006 164,008 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2005 126,389 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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F926 KMJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F926 KMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F926 KMJ registered?

F926 KMJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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